Waterfall Hikes Near Big Pine, CA

1,563 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
12 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Big Pine? There are 12 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Big Pine. These trails range from hard to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 37.1655°N, -118.2951°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Big Pine

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 12 gauged

1 of 6 waterfalls near Big Pine is flowing strongly today

Chagoopa Falls Barely Flowing Mist Falls Barely Flowing Roaring River Falls Barely Flowing Tufa Falls Barely Flowing Tokopah Falls Barely Flowing Horsetail Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 85°F

Sat 88°F Sunny
Sun 82°F Sunny
Mon 85°F Sunny Best
Tue 89°F Sunny
Wed 91°F Sunny
Thu 92°F Sunny
Fri 94°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Big Pine

Updated about 3 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Horsetail Falls Roaring · 62 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Chagoopa Falls Barely Flowing · 10 cfs 0th percentile
  3. 3 Mist Falls Barely Flowing · 10 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Roaring River Falls Barely Flowing · 10 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Tufa Falls Barely Flowing · 10 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Tokopah Falls Barely Flowing · 10 cfs 0th percentile

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All 12 Waterfalls Near Big Pine

First Falls waterfall

First Falls

37.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Second Falls waterfall

Second Falls

36.9 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Triple Falls waterfall

Triple Falls

41 miles away
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Mist Falls waterfall

Mist Falls

44.5 miles away
California
Moderate
8.0 miles 800 ft
Blue Canyon Falls waterfall

Blue Canyon Falls

47.9 miles away
California
Hard
4.0 miles 800 ft
Roaring River Falls waterfall

Roaring River Falls

46 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Spray Falls waterfall

Silver Spray Falls

2.5 miles away
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Chagoopa Falls waterfall

Chagoopa Falls

California
Hard
30.0 miles 6 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

46.9 miles away
California
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Garlic Falls waterfall

Garlic Falls

42.4 miles away
California
Hard
10.0 miles 2 ft
Tokopah Falls waterfall

Tokopah Falls

40.5 miles away
California
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
Tufa Falls waterfall

Tufa Falls

12.8 miles away
California
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Big Pine

Are there free waterfalls near Big Pine?

There is 1 free waterfall near Big Pine, including Horsetail Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Big Pine?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Big Pine, including Horsetail Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Big Pine?

There are 6 kid-friendly waterfalls near Big Pine, including Horsetail Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Big Pine?

The shortest waterfall hike near Big Pine is Blue Canyon Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Big Pine?

The tallest waterfall near Big Pine is Tokopah Falls at 1,200 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Big Pine require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Big Pine requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Big Pine?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Big Pine have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Big Pine?

The closest waterfall to Big Pine is First Falls, approximately 8.3 miles away.

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